In a distance of 45 kilometres of the southern site of Heraklion is situated the village Zaros, that is built in a green valley at the foot of the mountain Psiloritis. The village is famed for its rich waters and its endless source of prosperity for the place. In Zaros village is operating the bottling factory of table water , since 1988, and built the artificial lake of Zaros jewelry, there are two trout farms are literally smothered in green.
This area is one the best alternative tourism destinations in Crete especially during the winder with many villas to accommodate you and a variety of great traditional restaurants at your disposal.